Health and Wellness

2 weeks ago

Air monitoring vans coming to Bellingham, Skagit County as part of statewide study

Researchers will collect neighborhood-by-neighborhood air-quality data in communities across the state.

2 weeks ago

PeaceHealth’s chief executive in Whatcom County announces retirement

Chuck Prosper was critical to the ongoing expansion of St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham.

4 weeks ago

Costco lawsuit claims ‘sugar-free’ product contains sugar

The class-action lawsuit is seeking $5 million in damages.

4 weeks ago

Keeping the scary things in the horror movies this October | Sponsored

Protecting your home from the creepy crawlies and rodents will save you money down the line.

4 weeks ago

Unity Care NW names next CEO

Bonnie Ross will succeed Jodi Joyce, who retired in June after six years in the position.

4 weeks ago

Consider comfort in the home this October | Sponsored

October is here, and with it come those cool fall nights. When you find yourself bundling up inside the house, it may be worth looking into whether your heating system is up to scratch.

4 weeks ago

The risks that come with spooky season for your four-legged friends | Sponsored

Animals have delicate gastrointestinal systems, so keep their mouths away from food and objects they shouldn't eat is very important for their health and your wallet.

4 weeks ago

Don’t burn garbage: It’s illegal and damages air quality | Sponsored

Burning garbage is illegal throughout Washington state, wherever you live. If someone is burning garbage near you, you can file a complaint with NWCAA.

4 weeks ago

Whatcom County offering free flu, COVID-19 vaccines

The RSV vaccine is also available to anyone interested based on age and health needs.

4 weeks ago

Bellingham Bay closed for recreational shellfish harvesting

The closure includes Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.

4 weeks ago

Kratom ban passed by Bellingham City Council

Possession and use of the stimulant is still allowed.

4 weeks ago

Burn ban to lift for unincorporated Skagit County

Starting in October, residents will be permitted to burn on their property, though some stipulations remain.

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Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s what to know

The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

4 days ago in Sports

Thunder star and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 20-point streak ends at 141 games

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decided it was time for his record streak of 20-point games to end. The Oklahoma City star's run of 141 consecutive regular season contests with at least 20 points ended Thursday night when he subbed himself out toward the end of a game against the Denver Nuggets.

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The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.

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Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.

7 days ago in Sports

LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks

There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season.